Believe it or not, no one can predict what will happen with the stock market -- or with individual stocks. In fact, on a daily basis, there's a 53% chance a stock will go up and a 47% chance it will go down: hardly any better than a coin flip. So when the headlines are calling for Doom and Gloom, talking about "bubbles", and predicting a crash, it's no more reliable than your own guess. But you want to know, right? The reality is that you can't know, which can be a pretty terrifying thought. What happens if the market crashes? Will I lose all my investments? Will I still be able to retire? How can I protect myself? More sobering than the fact that stock price movements are random and no one can predict the market is the reality that there are several things you CAN DO to protect your investments, but no one ever talks about them or teaches you. Big banks, investment houses, pensions, and hedge funds all do these things, and that's why when the market crashes or a "bubble" pops, they are just fine -- but folks like you and me take it on the chin. This week we talk about the current state of the market post-DeepSeek launch, evaluate things like P/E ratio and market concentration amongst the S&P 500 and the Magnificent 7, and make some informed predictions about the state (and future) of the stock market. We also talk about three things you can, should, and maybe ought to do to protect your portfolio and your investments. (Hint: these are the things the ultra rich do with their money, that you don't know about, but that you can absolutely do, too!) So plug in, sit back, and grab an ink stick and something to write on, and get ready to take notes, because this week's episode is full of fascinating market facts -- and things you can do today to take action and take control of your money and your financial future! Don't miss an episode: subscribe today on Apple or Spotify today, and opt-in to our weekly newsletter by signing up HERE! Time is almost up to pre-order our mini-course, "Financial Freedom in the Military" and get FREE access to the course when it launches!!! Sign up here: https://www.militarywealthcoach.com/joinus For a complete library of our episodes, blog posts, and more, visit www.militarywealthcoach.com, and follow us on all the socials by searching for Military Wealth Coach or @mwc112358.
